Your New Nightly Bedtime Brushing Routine for the New School Year

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In the Know for You to Know

Making sure your child starts and ends the day in a healthy way! Brushing for 2 Minutes 2 Times a Day makes for a happy and healthy smile for everyone.

With the new school year here you want to brush up on your tooth brushing habits. The best way to start is with spiffing up your night time brushing. To do this all you and your child have to remember are the 4B’s.

That’s right, the 4B’s are the key to a pleasant and consistent bed time routine, so that this is a time for both of you to enjoy together.

By incorporating these 4B’s you are turning challenges into an easy routine and protecting those little teeth in a big way.

So What Are The 4B’s?

The 4B’s are …. Bath, Brush, Book, Bed

Bath bath time – a warm bath along with comfy and cozy pj’s encourages your child to start to relax and wind down from the day.

Brush brushing time – 2 Minutes with a soft wet wash cloth or a soft toothbrush while singing your favorite brushing song puts brushing in a whole new light, stress free. Remember, nothing to eat or drink afterwards keeps the sugar bugs away.

Book book time – children love the sound of their parents voice. Spend time together reading a good night book, singing, acting out stories, or simply talking. Then as your child gets sleepy it’s book away and into their comfy snuggly bed.

Bed bed time – hugs and kisses for sweet dreams and restful nights with clean sparkling teeth.

You Have The POWER

What makes your 4B routine powerful is how you do this. Be consistent in your timing so you have enough time between when you start and your child’s bed time. Pretty soon your diligence will rub off on your child and they will be reminding you.

You have the Power

Tell us about your 4B routine! Send us an email (kidstoothhotline@protonmail.com), or on facebook (www.facebook.com/kidstoothhotline) We’d love to hear from you.

Happy New School Year!

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